I did an extensive amount of research on this both here and other sites, but i have a question nonetheless. If a shifter for an auto like the B&M hammer shifter allows you to start in a lower gear 1 or 2 and then up or downshift as you wish, other than not being able to overshift from say 1-D or D-1, is it any better than just starting the stocker in the gear and then shifting it?
Basically, I was considering this part, but would rather spend the money else where. I (believe it or not) like my automatic, but on occasion, I will start in 2nd, then upshift to D as I get going. Or occasionally from D-2 as I de-accellerate. I never use 1st. Is this safe to do? It would stand to reason that if the ratchet type shifters allow this, it would be ok so long as I do not miss the gear and jump too high or too low.
Thanks
Basically, I was considering this part, but would rather spend the money else where. I (believe it or not) like my automatic, but on occasion, I will start in 2nd, then upshift to D as I get going. Or occasionally from D-2 as I de-accellerate. I never use 1st. Is this safe to do? It would stand to reason that if the ratchet type shifters allow this, it would be ok so long as I do not miss the gear and jump too high or too low.
Thanks